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Occasionally, I’’ll check for OSWatch updates for my Series 2 using the Watch App and always get the message ‘Software is up to date. vers 4.3.2’ Which was fine, until I discovered that not only is there a 5 there’s even a 6.
As I never get an update notification on the Watch app how do I install version 5 (or 6)?
Apple Watch
What iPhone/iOS are you using?
watchOS 5 requires iPhone 5s or later with iOS 12 or later.
watchOS 6 requires an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later, and is currently compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later.
But also,
https://www.apple.com/watchos/watchos-6/
which includes Series 1 and Series 2 on the compatibility list. So that’s a little confusing.
When googling my problem I found discussions of people using 5 on their Series 2. So shouldn’t I at least be able to upgrade to 5?
A Series 3 is still better than the Series 0 you have.😀
Watch out if you want to buy second hand Apple device.
Make sure the seller did all these: Sell, give away, or protect a lost Apple Watch - Apple Support
ukgay wrote:
I had no idea. In that case I’ll upgrade the watch itself.
Thank you for your help.
Good idea. the new Watch Series 5 will blow your Series 0 away (speed, capacity, screen size, water resistance, ....)
According to: Update your Apple Watch - Apple Support
"watchOS 6 is currently compatible with Apple Watch Series 3 and later. Apple Watch Series 1 and 2 will support watchOS 6 later this year."
You need to update the Watch using a paired iPhone.
If you have Watch Series 0 you cannot update past watchOS 4.3.2
Your iPhone model?
iOS version?
IPhone 8S. 13.1.2
Sorry, there's no iPhone 8s.
8 Plus. My mistake. I guess I could have just said 8.
Your Watch model number?
It's A????
ukgay wrote:
A1554
As suspected, you do not have Watch Series 2.
Your Watch 1st generation (Series branding isn't introduced yet)
cannot update past watchOS 4.3.2.
I had no idea. In that case I’ll upgrade the watch itself.
Thank you for your help.
Oh, I’d love a 5. I’ll probably have to settle for one of the 3s or 4s that people are selling on eBay to fund their new 5.
TBH I mainly use mine for paying for coffee at Starbucks :-)
Apple Watch Series 2. Can’t upgrade past 4.3.2
